Moving into a new home means starting a new life. However, there is an opinion that it is easier to survive two fires than one move. But if everything is carefully planned and prepared in advance, then everything will go quickly, clearly and even bring pleasure.
Here’s how to prepare for your own move and not miss anything.
Get Rid of Unnecessary Items
This is great to have a global revision of belongings, furniture, and appliances. Critically evaluate your belongings and think about what you really need and what you don’t. The golden rule is that if you haven’t used the thing for more than a year, it is unlikely that you will need it at all.
If things are in good condition, but they have no place in your new life, they can be exchanged, given to recycling and charity, or even sold by arranging a “garage sale” or placing ads on special sites for a small price. Also, many stores take back furniture and appliances bought from them and pay money for it.
As a last resort, throw it away. Otherwise you will overpay for trash transportation.
Measure Furniture and Appliances
Walk around with a tape measure on all large appliances and furniture that you will take with you. You will estimate the scale of transportation and be sure that a bulky piano or a huge double bed will fit in the doorways of the new apartment.
Make an Arrangement Plan
Make a rough arrangement plan for appliances and furniture in your new apartment, which should be as detailed as a strategy for betting via 22Bet. This way you won’t have to drag large items from one room to another several times and trip over countless boxes.
Find a Moving Car and Hire Movers
Once you’ve estimated the scale of what you need to move, you can look for a moving company. The cost will depend on the time spent on the job and the number of hands you will need.
Choose a proven company. Read reviews on the Internet, ask friends and acquaintances for recommendations.
Inform the contractor in advance of all the details: date, time, distance between areas, floor, availability of a freight elevator and the size of things – you will immediately know the exact cost of services and can avoid unpleasant surprises.
Pack Everything
It’s important not to forget about packing materials – they must be in abundance. It’s better if something is not useful than at the last minute looking for alternatives or risking the safety of things.
Fragile items will be protected by ordinary and feather film, clothing can be transported in special cases.
Packing shouldn’t be put off until the last days. Eat the elephant in pieces – start with things you won’t need “here and now”: small appliances, books, Christmas toys. Moving in summer, start by packing winter clothes and shoes, the other way around in cold weather.
Sign the boxes on all sides and label them with stickers – “Textile. Bedroom”, “Clothes. Children’s room” – it may help the movers, and it will be easier for you when you take things apart.
Put the disassembled furniture parts along with the fasteners in separate boxes, and put the instructions for reassembly in the same box.
Get Your New Apartment Ready
Clean up your new apartment before you move in. You may have to clean up afterward, but doing everything from scratch among the boxes and bags will be more difficult.
Protect door jambs from damage with cardboard, and it is better to cover the floors with a protective film.
Inspect all communications in advance: outlets work, the light turns on, the water pours. Check the work of the freight elevator, get acquainted with the concierge, walk around the area – in case there is an emergency need of a hardware store or pharmacy. This will make the first few hours of living in a new place much easier.
Clean up Your Old Apartment
You should be happy to move into a clean apartment, so make sure you leave it as tidy as possible. You may need to make minor cosmetic repairs such as hanging wallpaper or replacing baseboards. You may call a cleaning company and leave the keys to the concierge.
Take Care of Children and Pets
If you have small children or pets, think ahead about how they will participate in the move. It will be stressful for them, and unnecessary worry and worry for you. It may be better to send the children to visit grandparents for a couple of days, and give the animals to friends or a paid shelter for a while.
Pack the Bare Minimum
Separately pack a bag or backpack with things you’ll need on the day of the move: necessary clothes and shoes, documents, phone chargers, first aid kit, toiletries, and basic utensils. Prepare snack foods and water and put them in a thermo-bag.
